Zontiga and Libro Arte, in partnership with Photobook Club Kuala Lumpur (PBCKL), GMBB, and Japan Foundation Kuala Lumpur (JFKL), are thrilled to announce Malaysia’s first Japanese Photobook Exhibition, scheduled to take place on 28 - 30 June 2024 at GMBB in Kuala Lumpur.
The Japanese Photobook Exhibition presents a rare opportunity for the Malaysian public to view more than 50 curated Japanese photobooks from independent publishers, and promises to be an eye-opening experience for professional and amateur photographers, visual artists, designers, and Japanese art and culture enthusiasts.
Tickets are priced at RM10 for a 1-day pass and RM20 for a 3-day pass and may be purchased in advance at Zontiga's website or during the event itself.
(Contact stacy@gmail.com for Media Passes.)
11 AM – 8 PM
Level 3A, GMBB, KL
No. 2, Jalan Robertson, 50150 Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia
PURCHASE TICKETS HERE!
JPE EVENTS & WORKSHOPS
| 28 JUNE 2024 (FRIDAY) | TIME & LOCATION | DESCRIPTION |
| Slideshow Projection: 'YEARS' by Tadashi Onishi |
5:30pm - 7pm JPE Event Space |
Street Photographer and Rozou Project Founder Tadashi Onishi curates a special projection of ‘YEARS’. The entire photobook series is also on display at the main exhibition. FREE EVENT! |
| 29 JUNE 2024 (SATURDAY) | ||
| Mini Riso Photo-Zine Workshop |
11am - 3pm Bang Bang Zine’s Studio (GM-08-10) |
Get creative with your images and make your own mini risograph photo-zine! This workshop led by Bang Bang Zine will teach you the basics of risograph printing, how to prep your digital files for, and produce a two-colour risograph 8-page zine. |
| The Japanese Photobook Industry |
3pm - 4pm JPE Event Space (GM-3A-10 - GM-3A-12) |
Gain insight on the Japanese Photobook Industry. Presented by Yoshihiro Ikka, founder of the independent publishing company Libro Arte, and exhibition organiser and curator. FREE EVENT! |
| Slideshow Projection: 'YEARS' by Tadashi Onishi |
5:30pm - 7pm JPE Event Space (GM-3A-10 - GM-3A-12) |
Street Photographer and Rozou Project Founder Tadashi Onishi curates a special projection of ‘YEARS’. The entire photobook series is also on display at the main exhibition. FREE EVENT! |
| 30 JUNE 2024 (SUNDAY) | ||
| Mini Riso Photo-Zine Workshop |
11am - 3pm Bang Bang Zine’s Studio (GM-08-10) |
Get creative with your images and make your own mini risograph photo-zine! This workshop led by Bang Bang Zine will teach you the basics of risograph printing, how to prep your digital files for, and produce a two-colour risograph 8-page zine. |
| Exhibition Walkthrough |
11am - 12pm Main Exhibition Space (GM-3A-01 - GM-3A-09) |
Curator Yoshihiro Ikka walks us through the Japanese Photobook Exhibition and highlights selected books and publishers. SUNDAY & 3-DAY PASS HOLDERS ONLY |
| Slideshow Projection: 'YEARS' by Tadashi Onishi |
3pm - 4:30pm JPE Event Space (GM-3A-10 - GM-3A-12) |
Street Photographer and Rozou Project Founder Tadashi Onishi curates a special projection of ‘YEARS’. The entire photobook series is also on display at the main exhibition. FREE EVENT! |